At least 33 people lost their lives on Wednesday after powerful storms and heavy rainfall lashed several districts of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread destruction and disruption, officials said. The worst-hit district was Bhadohi, where 16 deaths were reported. Authorities confirmed nine deaths in Fatehpur, five in Budaun, two in Chandauli and one in Sonbhadra. The Read More…
The Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday approved the Voluntary/Partial Land Consolidation Incentive Policy, 2026, aimed at promoting agriculture and reducing migration from the state’s hill regions. The policy seeks to consolidate fragmented landholdings to improve farming activities and strengthen rural livelihoods in hilly districts. Officials said the government plans to bring 275 villages across 11 hill Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated veteran leader N Rangasamy after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time. Rangasamy, founder of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), was sworn in along with two cabinet ministers. In a message shared on social media platform X, Modi described Rangasamy as Read More…
Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Goa on Wednesday for a three-day visit focused on strengthening the party organisation and preparing for the 2027 Assembly elections in the state. According to a statement issued by the Aam Aadmi Party, Kejriwal will hold a series of discussions with party leaders and workers on strategic planning and organisational expansion Read More…
The Tripura government has directed that 50 per cent of Group C and Group D employees should work from home with immediate effect, according to an official memorandum issued on Wednesday. The order was issued following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens and institutions to conserve fuel and adopt work-from-home arrangements wherever possible. Read More…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five people in connection with the alleged NEET question paper leak case. Three of the accused were arrested from Jaipur, while one person each was taken into custody from Gurugram and Nashik. The arrested persons from Jaipur have been identified as Dinesh Bival, a Yuva Morcha worker, Read More…
Family members of those killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash on Wednesday demanded that authorities release details from the aircraft’s black box, saying they still do not know what caused the tragedy nearly 11 months later. Relatives of the victims said they are seeking clarity on the final moments of the flight and urged investigators Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a massive surge in Kerala on Wednesday, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of 916 hallmark gold climbing to Rs 1,23,120. According to the latest market rates released on today the price of one gram of 916 gold increased sharply to Rs 15,390, marking a rise of Rs 1,275 per Read More…
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, passed away in Lucknow on Wednesday. He was 38. According to sources, Prateek suddenly fell ill during the early hours of the day and was rushed to a civil hospital in the city. However, doctors declared him dead upon arrival. Read More…
In response to rising economic pressure linked to the West Asia conflict, the Central government has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent in an effort to curb overseas purchases and conserve foreign exchange reserves. Officials stated that the revised tariff includes higher customs duty and additional cess charges aimed at Read More…